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Fall Semester 2009

 

August - September

  • Enrollment for all students - August 23rd through 30th. 
  • Classes begin on August 24th
  • Last day to add classes - September 2nd.
  • (First Years) Watch your mail for a study guide and grid. Use the grid to plot your classes, study time and activities.
  • (First Years) Learn your instructors' office hours and drop in with any questions you may have.
  • (First Years) Work with your roommate to set up quiet hours to study or find alternate places on campus.
  • Visit the Writing Center, Math Center, and Cushwa-Leighton Library for additional help and resources.
  • (First Years) Feeling overwhelmed? Make an appointment to see your Academic Affairs and First Year Studies advisor or meet with your instructor for help with specific classes.
  • Last day to drop classes - September 25th.

October

  • Meet with your professor if you are having difficulty in a class.
  • Mid-semester break - October 17th to 25th.
  • Classes resume - October 26th.
  • After mid-semester break, make an appointment with your advisor to plan your spring class schedule.

November

  • Search the Schedule of Classes on the web to see what courses interest you for the spring term.
  • After meeting with an advisor and reviewing the schedule of classes, plan your spring semester schedule.
  • Spring semester pre-registration on PRISM begins November 16th
  • Thanksgiving Holiday - November 25th to 29th.
  • Classes resume - November 30th.

December

  • Plan your time wisely so that you are fresh and well-prepared for your exams.
  • Check your final exam schedule. Visit the Academic Affairs and First Year Studies office if you have 3 exams on the same day or two exams at the same time.
  • Last day of classes - December 10th.
  • Study days - December 11th through 13th.
  • Final exams - December 14th through 18th.


Spring Semester 2010

January

  • Enrollment for all students - January 10th through January 17th.
  • Classes begin - January 11th.
  • Start off the semester on a positive note. Set up a study plan and put into practice the study habits you developed from the Fall term.
  • Last day to add classes - January 20th.
  • Review the syllabus' for your classes and write down your instructors' office hours.

February - March

  • Last day to drop classes - February 12th.
  • Visit on-campus resource centers if you need help in strengthening your academic performance.
  • Mid-semester break - March 6th to March 14th.
  • Classes resume March 15th.

April

  • Easter Break - April 2nd to April 5th.
  • Classes resume April 6th.
  • Are you considering summer school? Be sure to talk to an advisor about what courses to take.
  • Pre-registration for Fall 2010 begins - April 12th.
  • Talk to an advisor about your classes for next year.
  • Last class day - April 29th.
  • Study days - April 30th to May 2nd.

 May

  • Final examinations - May 3rd to May 7th.
  • Commencement - May 15th.